Sony DSC-S30 / DSC-S50 (serv.man2) Service Manual ▷ View online
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Getting started
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Notes
•
The battery life and number of images will be decreased if you use your camera at low
temperatures, use the flash, repeatedly turn the power on/off or use the zoom.
temperatures, use the flash, repeatedly turn the power on/off or use the zoom.
•
The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is limited. The above figures are a guide when you
continuously record/play back while replacing the “Memory Stick.”
continuously record/play back while replacing the “Memory Stick.”
•
If sufficient battery remaining time is indicated but the power runs out soon, fully charge the
battery so that the correct battery remaining time appears.
battery so that the correct battery remaining time appears.
•
Do not short the DC plug of the AC power adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause
malfunction.
malfunction.
•
Do not expose the battery pack to water.
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Using the AC power adaptor
Using a car battery
Use Sony DC adaptor/charger.
1
Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to
the DC IN jack of your camera with the
the DC IN jack of your camera with the
v
mark facing up.
2
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and
then to a wall outlet (mains).
then to a wall outlet (mains).
AC-L10 AC power adaptor
DC IN jack cover
To the wall outlet (mains)
Power cord
(mains lead)
Getting star
ted
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Setting the date and time
When you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the
CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera for recording.
CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera for recording.
1
Slide down the POWER switch to turn on the power.
The POWER lamp lights up.
2
Press
v
on the control button.
The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.
3
Select [SETUP] with
B
on the control button,
then press the center
z
.
4
Select [CLOCK SET] with
v
/
V
on the control button, then press the
center
z
.
Control button
POWER
lamp
lamp
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To cancel the date and time setting
Select [CANCEL] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z.
5
Select the desired date display format with
v
/
V
on the control button, then press the
center
z
.
Select from Y/M/D (year/month/day), M/D/Y
(month/day/year) or D/M/Y (day/month/year).
(month/day/year) or D/M/Y (day/month/year).
6
Select the year, month, day, hour or minute
item you want to set with
item you want to set with
b
/
B
on the control
button.
The item to be set is indicated with v/V.
7
Set the numeric value with
v
/
V
on the control button, then press
the center
z
to enter it.
After entering the number, v/V moves to the next item.
If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 5, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.
If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 5, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.
8
Select [ENTER] with
B
on the control
button, then press the center
z
at the
desired moment to begin clock movement.
The date and time are entered.
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Getting star
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Inserting the “Memory Stick”
Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, then press the “Memory Stick” once lightly.
Notes
•
Insert the “Memory Stick” firmly until it clicks, otherwise a message such as “MEMORY
STICK ERROR” will be displayed.
STICK ERROR” will be displayed.
•
Never remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the power while the access lamp is lit up.
•
You cannot record or edit images on a “Memory Stick” if the erasure prev
ention switch is set to
the LOCK position.
1
Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.
Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow.
2
Insert the “Memory Stick.”
Insert the “Memory Stick” with the B mark facing toward the battery
compartment as illustrated until it clicks.
compartment as illustrated until it clicks.
3
Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.
Removing the “Memory Stick”
Access lamp
LOCK
Erasure prevention switch
Connector
Label space
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Basic operations
B Recording
Recording still images
Still images are recorded in JPEG format.
To record still images, slide the POWER switch down to turn on the power and insert
a “Memory Stick.”
To record still images, slide the POWER switch down to turn on the power and insert
a “Memory Stick.”
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Exposure and focus are automatically adjusted.
The number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick”
See pages 37 to 40.
Note
While the image is being recorded on the “Memory Stick,” do not shake or strike the camera.
Also, do not turn the power off, or remove the battery pack or “Memory Stick.”
While the image is being recorded on the “Memory Stick,” do not shake or strike the camera.
Also, do not turn the power off, or remove the battery pack or “Memory Stick.”
1
Set the MODE selector to STILL.
2
Press and hold the shutter button halfway
down and check the image.
down and check the image.
While the AE lock indicator
z
(green) is flashing,
the image freezes momentarily, but is not yet
recorded. When the camera finishes the automatic
adjustments*, the AE lock indicator
recorded. When the camera finishes the automatic
adjustments*, the AE lock indicator
z
lights up
and the camera is ready for recording.
To cancel the recording, release the shutter b
To cancel the recording, release the shutter b
utton.
3
Press the shutter button fully down.
The shutter sounds and the image is recorded on the “Memory Stick.”
When “REC” disappears, you can record the next image.
When “REC” disappears, you can record the next image.
POWER switch
AE lock indicator
Remaining memory
capacity indicator
B
Recor
ding
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You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu bar from the screen
(page 31) and pressing b on the control button. To return to the normal recording
mode, press lightly on the shutter button or select [RETURN] with b/B on the
control button and then press the center z. You can also delete the image first by
selecting [DELETE] on the Quick Review screen with b/B on the control button and
pressing the center z, and then selecting [OK] with v/V on the control button and
pressing the center z.
(page 31) and pressing b on the control button. To return to the normal recording
mode, press lightly on the shutter button or select [RETURN] with b/B on the
control button and then press the center z. You can also delete the image first by
selecting [DELETE] on the Quick Review screen with b/B on the control button and
pressing the center z, and then selecting [OK] with v/V on the control button and
pressing the center z.
Minimum focal distance to the subject
W side: About 9 7/8 inches (25 cm) or more
T side: About 23 5/8 inches (60 cm) or more
To record even closer subjects, see page 41.
T side: About 23 5/8 inches (60 cm) or more
To record even closer subjects, see page 41.
Digital zoom function
This camera has a digital zoom function.
Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it starts to function when
zoom exceeds 3
Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it starts to function when
zoom exceeds 3
×
.
Using digital zoom
•
The maximum zoom magnification is 6
×
.
•
Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. When digital zoom is not
necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] in the menu settings (page 34).
necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] in the menu settings (page 34).
Note
Digital zoom does not work for moving images.
Digital zoom does not work for moving images.
Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review)
Using the zoom feature
T side: for telephoto (subject appears
closer)
closer)
Zoom button
W side: for wide-angle (subject appears
farther away)
farther away)
The T side of the bar shows the
digital zooming zone.
digital zooming zone.
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Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen.
See page 64 for a detailed description of the indicated items.
See page 64 for a detailed description of the indicated items.
Notes
•
You cannot turn off the self-timer indicators and some of the indicators used in advanced
operations.
operations.
•
The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded.
When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded about 10 seconds after
you press the shutter button.
you press the shutter button.
Select
(self-timer) indicator on the LCD screen with v/V/b/B on the control
button, then press the center z. The
(self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD
screen, and about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button, the subject is
recorded. The self-timer lamp flashes after you press the shutter button until the
shutter is released.
recorded. The self-timer lamp flashes after you press the shutter button until the
shutter is released.
LCD screen indicators during recording
Using the self-timer
DISPLAY
Control button
Shutter button
Self-timer lamp
1-5
B
Recor
ding
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The initial setting is auto (no indicator). In this mode, the flash automatically strobes
when the surroundings become dark. When you change the flash mode, press the
when the surroundings become dark. When you change the flash mode, press the
(flash) repeatedly so that the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen.
Each time you press the
(flash), the indicator changes as follows.
(No indicator) t
t
t
t (No indicator)
Auto red-eye reduction: The flash strobes before recording to reduce the
red-eye phenomenon.
Forced flash:
The flash strobes regardless of the surrounding
brightness.
brightness.
No flash:
The flash does not strobe.
You can change the brightness of the flash (FLASH LEVEL) in the menu settings
(page 34).
(page 34).
Notes
•
The recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 31/32 feet to 8 1/3 feet (0.3 m to
2.5 m).
2.5 m).
•
Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) may block the light from the flash or cause the lens
shadow to appear.
shadow to appear.
•
Auto red-eye reduction may not produce the desired red-eye reduction effects depending on
individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or
other conditions. In addition, red-eye reduction effects are also difficult to obtain if you set the
shutter to a slow speed in the PROGRAM AE shutter priority mode.
individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or
other conditions. In addition, red-eye reduction effects are also difficult to obtain if you set the
shutter to a slow speed in the PROGRAM AE shutter priority mode.
•
The flash effect is not obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location.
Recording images with the flash
(
flash)
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Recording moving images (DSC-S50 only)
Moving images with audio are recorded in MPEG format.
To record moving images, slide the POWER switch down to turn on the power and
insert a “Memory Stick.”
To record moving images, slide the POWER switch down to turn on the power and
insert a “Memory Stick.”
See pages 17 and 18.
Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen.
These indicators are not recorded. See page 64 for a detailed description of the
indicators.
These indicators are not recorded. See page 64 for a detailed description of the
indicators.
1
Set the MODE selector to MOVIE.
2
Press the shutter button fully down.
“REC” appears on the LCD screen, and the image and sound are recorded on
the “Memory Stick.”
the “Memory Stick.”
If you press the shutter button momentarily
The image and sound are recorded for five seconds. You can change the
recording time to 10 or 15 seconds with [REC TIME SET] in the menu settings
(page 33).
recording time to 10 or 15 seconds with [REC TIME SET] in the menu settings
(page 33).
If you hold the shutter button down
The image and sound are recorded while the shutter button is held down for up
to 60 seconds. However, when [IMAGE SIZE] in the menu setting is set to
[320
to 60 seconds. However, when [IMAGE SIZE] in the menu setting is set to
[320
×
240], the maximum recording time is 15 seconds (page 33).
Zooming or using the self-timer, etc.
LCD screen indicators during recording
DISPLAY
POWER switch
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Playing back still images
When the menu bar is not displayed
You can directly select and play back the image with b/B on the control button.
Notes
•
You might not be able to correctly play back images recorded with this camera on other
equipment.
equipment.
•
You cannot play back on this camera images larger than the maximum image size that can be
recorded with this camera.
recorded with this camera.
Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen.
See page 64 for a detailed description of the indicators.
See page 64 for a detailed description of the indicators.
1
Set the MODE selector to PLAY.
The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen.
2
Press
v
on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD
screen.
3
Select the desired still image with the
control button.
control button.
Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select "b/B"
on the LCD screen, then press b/B on the control
button.
"b: To display the preceding image.
B": To display the next image.
on the LCD screen, then press b/B on the control
button.
"b: To display the preceding image.
B": To display the next image.
LCD screen indicators during still image playback
DISPLAY
POWER switch
B Playback
B
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Playing back moving images
To pause playback
Select X (pause) on the LCD screen with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press
the center z.
the center z.
1
Set the MODE selector to PLAY.
The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen.
2
Press
v
on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD
screen.
3
Select the desired moving image with the
control button.
control button.
Moving images are displayed one-size smaller than
still images.
Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select "b/B"
on the LCD screen, then press b/B on the control
button.
"b: To display the preceding image.
B": To display the next image.
still images.
Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select "b/B"
on the LCD screen, then press b/B on the control
button.
"b: To display the preceding image.
B": To display the next image.
4
Select
B
(playback) on the LCD screen with
v/V/b/B
on the control button, then press
the center
z
.
The moving image and sound* are played back.
During playback, B (playback) changes to X
(pause).
During playback, B (playback) changes to X
(pause).
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You can play back sound in DSC-S50 only.
POWER switch
DISPLAY
VOLUME +/–
B (playback)/X
Playback bar
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When the menu bar is not displayed
You can directly select the image with b/B on the control button, and play back the
image and sound (DSC-S50 only) by pressing the center z. When you press the
center z during playback, playback is paused.
image and sound (DSC-S50 only) by pressing the center z. When you press the
center z during playback, playback is paused.
Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume.
Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen.
See page 64 for a detailed description of the indicators.
See page 64 for a detailed description of the indicators.
Adjusting the volume (DSC-S50 only)
LCD screen indicators during moving image playback
B
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Viewing images using a personal computer
You can view data recorded with your camera on a personal computer and attach it to
e-mail. This section describes the method for installing the USB driver and viewing
images on a personal computer. Be sure to also see the operation manuals for your
personal computer and application software.
e-mail. This section describes the method for installing the USB driver and viewing
images on a personal computer. Be sure to also see the operation manuals for your
personal computer and application software.
Note
Data recorded with your camera is stored in the following formats. Make sure that applications
that support these file formats are installed on your personal computer.
Data recorded with your camera is stored in the following formats. Make sure that applications
that support these file formats are installed on your personal computer.
•
Still images (other than TEXT and uncompressed modes): JPEG format
•
Moving images/audio:
MPEG format
•
Uncompressed mode still images:
TIFF format
•
TEXT mode:
GIF format
Recommended Windows environment
OS:
Microsoft Windows
98, Windows 98SE
Standard installation is required.
Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded from:
Windows
Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded from:
Windows
3.1, Windows 95 to Windows
98 or
Windows
98 to Windows
98SE.
CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster
The USB connector must be provided as standard.
ActiveMovie Player (DirectShow) must be installed (to play back moving pictures).
The USB connector must be provided as standard.
ActiveMovie Player (DirectShow) must be installed (to play back moving pictures).
Recommended Macintosh environment
Macintosh computer with the Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 standard installation
However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0 should be used for the following models.
However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0 should be used for the following models.
•
iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive
•
iBook or G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation
The USB connector must be provided as standard.
QuickTime 3.2 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pictures).
QuickTime 3.2 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pictures).
Notes
•
Operations are not guaranteed for either the Windows or Macintosh environment if you connect
two or more USB equipment to a single personal computer at the same time (except for the
USB keyboard and mouse which are provided as standard), or when using a hub.
two or more USB equipment to a single personal computer at the same time (except for the
USB keyboard and mouse which are provided as standard), or when using a hub.
•
Depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously, some equipment may
not operate.
not operate.
•
Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned
above.
above.
Recommended computer environment
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Before connecting your camera to your personal computer, install the USB driver to
the computer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for
viewing images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camera.
the computer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for
viewing images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camera.
For Windows 98 users
Note
Be sure to insert a “Memory Stick” into your camera before installing the USB driver.
Otherwise, you will be unable to install the USB driver.
Be sure to insert a “Memory Stick” into your camera before installing the USB driver.
Otherwise, you will be unable to install the USB driver.
For Macintosh users
Installing the USB driver
1
Turn on your personal computer and allow Windows 98 to load.
2
Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal
computer.
computer.
3
Connect the USB jack on your camera with the USB connector on
your personal computer using the supplied USB cable.
your personal computer using the supplied USB cable.
4
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camera, connect the AC power
adaptor and turn on your camera.
adaptor and turn on your camera.
“PC MODE” appears on the LCD screen of your camera and the camera is set
to communication standby mode. Your personal computer recognizes the
camera, and the Windows 98 Add Hardware Wizard starts.
to communication standby mode. Your personal computer recognizes the
camera, and the Windows 98 Add Hardware Wizard starts.
5
Follow the on-screen messages to specify the CD-ROM drive and
install the USB driver.
install the USB driver.
The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because two different USB drivers are
installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it.
installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it.
1
Turn on your personal computer and allow the Mac OS to load.
2
Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal
computer.
computer.
to the USB connector
Personal computer
USB cable
Push in until the
connector clicks
into place
connector clicks
into place
to the USB jack
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For Windows 98 users
3
Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window.
4
Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open
the window.
the window.
5
Move the following two driver files from the window opened in step
3
to the “System Folder” icon in the window opened in step
4
(drag and drop).
•
•
Sony USB Driver
•
Sony USB Shim
6
When “Put these items into the Extensions folder?” appears, click
“OK.”
“OK.”
7
Restart your personal computer.
Viewing images
1
Turn on the power of your personal computer and allow
Windows 98 to load.
Windows 98 to load.
2
Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camera
and the other end to the USB connector on your personal
computer.
and the other end to the USB connector on your personal
computer.
3
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camera, and connect the AC
power adaptor to your camera and then to a wall outlet (mains).
power adaptor to your camera and then to a wall outlet (mains).
4
Turn on the power of your camera.
“PC MODE” appears on the LCD screen of the camera.
5
Open “My Computer” on Windows 98 and double click the newly
recognized drive. (Example: “Removable Disk (D:)”)
recognized drive. (Example: “Removable Disk (D:)”)
The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.
to the USB connector
Personal computer
USB cable
Push in until the
connector clicks
into place
connector clicks
into place
to the USB jack
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